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MedCa Phlebotomy Certification Exam 43 Questions with Verified Answers MedCa Phlebotomy Certification Exam Review - CORRECT ANSWER Collection of quiz style questions for study purposes What depa... rtment studies disease? - CORRECT ANSWER Pathology What is the general blood volume for the average adult? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 Liters. 55% plasma, 45% formed elements What are erythrocytes? - CORRECT ANSWER (RBC) Red Blood Cells. Main Function: Carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissue cells and to transport carbon dioxide away from the cells to the lungs. An leukocyte is? - CORRECT ANSWER (WBC) White Blood Cells. Main Fuction: Non-Nucleus containing blood cells whose main fuction is to combat infection and remove disintegrated tissue. Platelets are also called? - CORRECT ANSWER Thrombocytes. Cellular elements that play a role in the coagulation process and are the smallest of the formed elements. Mature RBC's have an approximate lifespan of - CORRECT ANSWER 120 Days What iron-containing pigment enables RBC'S to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide: - CORRECT ANSWER Hemoglobin (Main component of RBC) The role of a phlebotomist in the lab is: - CORRECT ANSWER Pre-Analytical Blood collection on neonatalogy floors involves what type of patients? - CORRECT ANSWER Newborn Hours to a few days old. Which department is consulated on blood collection timing and drug levels? - CORRECT ANSWER Pharmacy Where are blood cells produced? - CORRECT ANSWER RBC's are produced in the bone marrow. WBC's are formed in bone marrow and lymphatic system. Flowcharts can be used to : - CORRECT ANSWER Quality Improvement Quality Improvement for Specimen collection frequently involves everything except: - CORRECT ANSWER Frequency of hematoma's Pareto Charts are: - CORRECT ANSWER Raw charts that show frequency of problems An abnormal reduction in the number of RBC'S in the circulating blood is called: - CORRECT ANSWER Anemia To avoid transfusion reaction what should be done prior: - CORRECT ANSWER Blood typing and cross matching. Two blood group systems: ABO blood group system and the Rh factor system What is the percentage of formed elements in blood? - CORRECT ANSWER 45% What percentage of blood is plasma (pale-yellow fluid)? - CORRECT ANSWER 55% What is separated from a clotted blood specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER Serum (Clear pale-yellow fluid, doesn't contain fibrinogen, but is similar to plasma ) Machine used to remove serum from clotted blood: - CORRECT ANSWER Centrifuge The supine position is: - CORRECT ANSWER Lying in the back with the face up. RFID means: - CORRECT ANSWER Radio Frequency Identification. Identification tag using silicone chips in a wireless receiver. Normal range of Blood Ph: - CORRECT ANSWER A steady range of 7.35 to 7.45. Which tubing is used for lead determinations? - CORRECT ANSWER Tan topped tube Maximum time limit for separated specimen between collection and delivery should not exceed: - CORRECT ANSWER 2 hours for accurate results Donor Collection bags use what when collecting units of blood for transfusion : - CORRECT ANSWER Anticoagulant and perservative CPD (citrate-phosphate-dextrose) or acid citrate dextrose. Acid Citrate Dextrose (Special Use Anticoagulant) - CORRECT ANSWER For immunohematology test: DNA or Leukocyte antigen (HLA) Phenotyping, which is used in paternity evaluation and to determine transplant compatibility To avoid microclotting how many inversions should be done? - CORRECT ANSWER 8 inversions Putting gloves on in view of the patient prior to venipuncture, does what? - CORRECT ANSWER Reassures safety for patient and worker. Safest way to transport specimens: - CORRECT ANSWER Pneumatic tube system (PST) When testing for copper (Cu Level), Wilson disease or nephritic disease, which tubing is needed? - CORRECT ANSWER Royal Blue topped tube. What is the most reliable way to avoid transcription errors? - CORRECT ANSWER Computerized labs using Barcodes If arm veins cant be used for venipuncture, what other locations cam be used: - CORRECT ANSWER Dorsal side of hand or wrist Most common requested special: - CORRECT ANSWER Glucose Why is it important to have correct blood values when collecting blood with Anticoagulant ? - CORRECT ANSWER Correct blood to additive ratio stops artificially prolonged clotting times. What specimen does not need to be transported on ice? - CORRECT ANSWER Blood Culture Specimen When performing a fingerstick, it is important to? - CORRECT ANSWER Wipe away the 1st contaminated blood drop Smearing during vlood collection should be done at wgzt angle - CORRECT ANSWER 30 degrees Where should you stick during a fingerstick Procedure - CORRECT ANSWER Across the fingerprint line. In most cases, when should one determine the level of meds in the blood? - CORRECT ANSWER Just prior to next dose. Skin puncture is done: - CORRECT ANSWER To obtain small amounts of blood. (Neonate patients, anemic) How manu chromosomes are there: - CORRECT ANSWER 46 [Show More]
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